Public Policy Consultant

Key Responsibilities
Conduct research and analysis on public policy, political, legislative, regulatory, and
government affairs developments across assigned regions or sectors.
Develop and maintain relationships with government officials, policymakers, regulators,
industry associations, and other key stakeholders.
Support government relations, lobbying, and policy advocacy strategies designed to advance
client interests and objectives.
Participate in lobbying meetings, government briefings, policy consultations, hearings,
roundtables, and other stakeholder engagements as required.
Lead or support the preparation of policy submissions, regulatory consultation responses,
industry position papers, advocacy letters, and formal recommendations to government and
regulatory authorities.
Provide strategic advice to clients on public policy, government relations, lobbying,
regulatory developments, and stakeholder engagement.
Work directly with member companies and corporate stakeholders to identify policy
concerns, regulatory challenges, market-access issues, and government-relations priorities.
Engage with corporate clients, member companies, industry associations, and business
councils to understand policy priorities and translate business concerns into actionable
government affairs and advocacy strategies.
Coordinate regular meetings, strategy sessions, briefings, and consultations with
corporate stakeholders to gather policy priorities, provide regulatory updates, and
develop engagement plans.
Represent client or organizational interests in discussions with policymakers,
government officials, regulators, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.
Synthesize input from corporate stakeholders and translate business priorities into
policy recommendations, advocacy positions, and government engagement strategies.

Preferred Background
Candidates with experience in one or more of the following are strongly encouraged to apply:
1. Government affairs, government relations, lobbying, public affairs, or policy advocacy.
2. Chambers of commerce, business councils, trade associations, industry associations, or
membership organizations representing corporate interests.
3. Corporate government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, or external affairs functions.
4. Political consulting, government affairs consulting, public-policy consulting, or strategic
advisory firms.
5. Government agencies, ministries, regulatory authorities, legislative bodies, or other public-
sector institutions.
6. Diplomatic services, embassies, international organizations, or multilateral institutions.
7. Think tanks, research institutes, or organizations focused on public policy and political
affairs.
8. Industry associations, chambers of commerce, business councils, trade associations, or
organizations representing corporate members and engaging with governments and
policymakers.
9. Candidates with experience in government affairs, public affairs, lobbying, trade
associations, chambers of commerce, business councils, corporate government relations, or
policy advocacy are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Proven experience in public policy, government affairs, government relations, lobbying,
public affairs, political consulting, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
2+ years of relevant professional experience in public policy, government affairs,
government relations, lobbying, public affairs, regulatory affairs, business associations,
trade associations, or related fields.
Strong understanding of political, legislative, regulatory, and government decision-making
processes.
Ability to analyze policy and regulatory developments and translate them into clear strategic
recommendations.
Experience working directly with corporate stakeholders, member companies, industry
associations, or business councils is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing advocacy strategies, policy submissions, stakeholder
engagement plans, or government relations initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to engage professionally with senior government officials,
policymakers, regulators, legislative staff, business executives, and industry representatives.
Strong research, analytical, writing, and communication skills.
Ability to prepare high-quality policy briefs, reports, presentations, briefing materials, and
advocacy documents.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
Academic or professional background in public policy, political science, international
relations, economics, law, government, or a related field.

Regional or sector-specific expertise and established government or stakeholder networks
are an advantage.
What We Offer
Fully remote, flexible part-time engagement
Competitive monthly compensation based on contribution and expertise
Income expectations based on contribution
Opportunity to work on high-impact global geopolitical and strategic issues
Collaboration with a diverse, international network of senior analysts and consultants
Exposure to clients across government, defense, security, and private sectors